http://textpattern.com/?v=4.5.5Chelsea Gimby, Fusion Bodyworks, Victoria BChttp://fusionbodyworks.ca/
Acupuncture, reflexology, massageWed, 09 Jul 2014 05:02:30 GMTContact page photo caption.
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Tue, 12 May 2009 01:40:23 GMTSarah Mundytag:fusionbodyworks.ca,2009-05-11:2e8b47237aef22acccbf265156271fd8/fabd9562d526bd708d4446ce46f93821Default photo caption.Phone or email for an appointment with Chelsea Gimby, Rac.]]>
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Sat, 09 May 2009 00:17:38 GMTSarah Mundytag:fusionbodyworks.ca,2009-05-08:2e8b47237aef22acccbf265156271fd8/decbca08fa7f6d5598f884dc676ce04bWelcome.
I’m Chelsea Gimby, Registered Acupuncturist, and I offer Acupuncture, Reflexology and Cranial Sacral Therapy either on there own or in combination in Victoria, BC. You can phone or email me to make an appointment at either of my Downtown or Home Clinic.

My path to acupuncture.

My interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine began when I sustained a serious back injury while studying modern dance. For three years I tried different treatments to relieve the pain that had become part of my every day life. Finally I decided to try acupuncture. Within three months of regular treatment I was pain free.

I was inspired!

My experience and credentials include:

5 years study of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Graduate: The Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2006, with over 1000 hours of supervised clinical experience

Clinical Internship in China at a hospital that specialized in neurological rehabilitation

Complimentary consultations.

You may also choose to schedule a 15 minute complimentary consultation— take advantage of this opportunity to meet me in person and ask questions. Some things we might want to discuss during this consultation include:

The reason(s) you are seeking treatment

The different Chinese medicine treatment modalities that may be beneficial for you

Questions or concerns you have about acupuncture or other aspects of care

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Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:39:46 GMTSarah Mundytag:fusionbodyworks.ca,2009-04-08:2e8b47237aef22acccbf265156271fd8/09261886f312f7d69b2de304f866e8a8Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is characterized by periods of remission and flare-ups affecting the nervous system with a variety symptoms. Because of this it is somewhat difficult to monitor progress.

MS is a disorder of the nervous system that typically affects young and middle-aged adults. It is the most common disorder of the nervous system in the Western world. The cause is still uncertain however it does seem that there is an inherited susceptibility.

Within Chinese Medicine we define MS in four progressive stages.

Stage one: There are no current symptoms. There may have been episodes of symptoms in the past and these may have left remnants of imbalance, but not enough to produce symptoms associated with M.S.

Stage two: There are some symptoms however these manifest at a more superficial level. The disease has not gone deeper into the body. Often there is a sudden onset of symptoms with localized areas affected.

Stages three and four show progression of the illness deeper into the body. The intent of acupuncture treatment for MS is:

To slow progression of the disease

Manage symptoms and improve quality of life

Strengthen the organs affected by MS

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Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:18:44 GMTSarah Mundytag:fusionbodyworks.ca,2009-03-27:2e8b47237aef22acccbf265156271fd8/073777dddc04c925f0712c6c8667919aStroke
While in China, I interned at a hospital that specialized in neurological rehabilitation. I spent the majority of my internship in stroke recovery. There, acupuncturists combined scalp and body acupuncture with physical therapy.

This is the standard treatment for all stroke patients in China. I saw patients improve week after week, and I became passionate about bringing this treatment to Victoria.

For best chance of recovery, strokes should be treated as early as possible with
acupuncture and physiotherapy. The longer it is left, the less effective the results of the treatment.

The best time to begin treatment is within the first 3 months following the incident.

Even after 3 months however, a combination of acupuncture and physiotherapy can still improve the condition.